Genetics practical – ABOVE
Students were asked to perform a multi-generational study on the genetic inheritance of two different traits in the species Brassica rapa, a variety of the canola plant. Students were provided with two sets of seeds that had resulted from crossbreeding …
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Business report - ABOVE
Students worked in small groups to develop a business report for a hypothetical business. Students chose from a list of teacher-prepared scenarios, explored the implications for the business and prepared solutions and recommendations. The format of the …
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Business report - AT
Students worked in small groups to develop a business report for a hypothetical business. Students chose from a list of teacher-prepared scenarios, explored the implications for the business and prepared solutions and recommendations. The format of the …
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Rates of reaction – ABOVE
Students were asked to research factors that affect the rate of a chemical reaction. Working in groups of 3–4, students were asked to select one factor and design and perform an experiment to confirm its effect. Students presented their findings individually …
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The theory of evolution by natural selection - ABOVE
Students were asked to respond to questions about the principles and development of the theory of evolution. Students had previously completed a unit of work in which early theories of evolution were discussed, as well as the theory of evolution by natural …
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Mouse trap dragster – Canobolas
This task was part of a unit of work designed to investigate forces and laws of motion. Students participated in a series of lessons covering Newton’s Laws of Motion, forces and simple machines. Teachers provided students with skills in research and scientific …
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Periodic table pamphlet – ABOVE
Students were asked to create a 'How to use the Periodic Table' guide which details the trends of the Periodic Table including the chemical background of one particular Group or Period. Students were asked to consider types of elements, ions and the electronic …
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Interconnections: Magnetic Island - ABOVE
Over a two-week period, students completed a staged investigative inquiry into how people connect with Magnetic Island and the impacts of these interconnections. The scaffolded stages of the inquiry were: Identify and list the main questions that …
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Extended response: Responsibility for the outbreak of World War II - ABOVE
Students explored key people and events from the inter-war years between World War I and World War II and considered the contribution of particular actions and attitudes in the lead-up to the outbreak of war in Europe in 1939. Students then examined a …
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Historical inquiry: Kokoda - AT
Students explored the experience of Australians during World War II. They developed a series of inquiry questions in relation to the events and significance of the Kokoda campaign. Students presented their findings as a report, using the inquiry questions …
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Learning through work experience - BELOW
This task was part of a unit of work relating to work placement. The students experienced explicit teaching of employability skills and reflective writing. They worked with a career adviser to identify an area of vocational interest and organise for a …
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Australian citizenship - AT
The task was completed as part of an end-of-year review of the Civics and Citizenship course. Students designed a new home page (and at least one associated landing page) for a new Australian citizenship website. The web pages were to contain information …
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Bouncing balls – ABOVE
Students were asked to design an investigation that determines the relationship between the drop height of a ball and its bounce back height. This task was part of a teaching and learning unit on transformation of energy where students explored how energy …
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Periodic table pamphlet – AT
Students were asked to create a 'How to use the Periodic Table' guide which details the trends of the Periodic Table including the chemical background of one particular Group or Period. Students were asked to consider types of elements, ions and the electronic …
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Report: Australian peacekeeping - AT
Students investigated Australia’s involvement in United Nations peacekeeping in the years since 1945. They were asked to identify and research a particular international action and write a report of their findings. Students conducted their investigations …
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Economics and Business - Years 9 and 10
Year 9 Knowledge and understanding Content descriptions with elaborations: Australia as a trading nation and its place within the rising economies of Asia and broader global economy (ACHEK038) identifying participants in the Australian economy including …
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Design and Technologies - Years 9 and 10
Year 9 Knowledge and understanding Content descriptions with elaborations: Critically analyse factors, including social, ethical and sustainability considerations, that impact on designed solutions for global preferred futures and the complex design …
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Design and Technologies - Years 9 and 10
Years 9 and 10 Design and technologies knowledge and understanding Content descriptions with elaborations Critically analyse factors, including social, ethical and sustainability considerations, that impact on designed solutions for global preferred …
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Literacy - Level 6 (Years 9 and 10)
Typically, by the end of Year 10, students: Navigate, read and view learning area texts navigate, read and view a wide range of more demanding subject- specific texts with an extensive range of graphic representations Listen and respond to learning …
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Personal and Social Capability - Level 6 (Years 9 and 10)
Typically, by the end of Year 10, students: Develop self-discipline and set goals critically analyse self- discipline strategies and personal goals and consider their application in social and work-related contexts Communicate effectively formulate …
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